Crossword clue
“Took the helm”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
LEDLetters3
Starts withL
Ends withD
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Took the helm” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 14, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with L and ends with D.
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What is the answer to the “Took the helm” clue?+
The answer is LED (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 14, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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